Fuse The Podcast

Lady Shaka aka Shakaiah Perez is a West Auckland raised Afro-Polynesian Queen. She shares her experiences as an indigenous creative in London, COVID-19 in the UK + DJ'ing for IAMDDB.    Facebook/Instagram - Lady Shaka & Travelling Feather Soundcloud - Lady Shaka   

This Ngāti Maniapoto wāhine toa shares her whakaaro about life, identity and her inspiring journey in Acting. FB - TAAKE TU 

Talented Artist & Musician - Thomas Rose. Hailing from Tonga, Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Kuia; we got to have a chat and a few laughs about musicianship, identity, DJ'ing for Londons first Pacific Nightclub and life in London so far. 

Berlin-based writer, poet and producer from Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa and Te Āti Awa - Hinemoana Baker talks about receiving and wearing her moko kauae, her ever-inspiring creative journey, cultural appropriation in Germany and gives her tips for aspiring writers and poets. 

Hailing from Ngāti Pūkenga & Ngāti Whakaue, Kieren Gera shares her story about moving from Wellington to London, her former role as Programme Coordinator for Gender, Identity and Sexuality at Amnesty International (London), as well as her current postgraduate studies at The University of Manchester. 

Te Tairāwhiti Tā Moko Artist Maia Gibbs shares his journey into Moko/Kirituhi, living and playing rugby in the UK & Holland, and his up and coming Toi Māori exhibition.    Instagram - maiagibbsarts Facebook - Maia Gibbs Arts  Email - maiagibbs.arts@gmail.com 

Fuse is a podcast series that spotlights dope Māori + Pasifika people, doing big things in the Northern Hemisphere. Hosted by Ashley Clark